Equine Studies degrees begin with an emphasis on the mechanism of the horse, along with a commitment to traditional horsemanship and the workings of rider position. Students participate in hands-on learning through research and work opportunities, including equine health-related research studies to assisting at A-rated Horse Shows.

The curriculum offers a broad range of courses in teaching, schooling, horse show management, judging, stable management, anatomy, first aid and equine nutrition that prepare students for successful careers in a variety of different positions within the equine industry.

Emory & Henry is one of the few colleges to offer undergraduate research putting students at the top of the job market. Students may choose to combine their Equine Studies degree with Business or another major or minor to further their handcrafted education.

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts, Equine Studies

The Equine Studies program is a nationally-recognized program that specializes in the disciplines of Show Jumping, Equitation, Show Hunters, Dressage and Combined Training. Students earn a bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies through a program designed to produce a well-rounded horseperson with skills in teaching, training and stable management. This program prepares students to enter the horse industry with the knowledge and confidence necessary to perform successfully and professionally.

Bachelor of Science, Equine Studies

The Equine Studies program is a nationally-recognized program that specializes in the disciplines of Show Jumping, Equitation, Show Hunters, Dressage and Combined Training. Students earn a bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies through a program designed to produce a well-rounded horseperson with skills in teaching, training and stable management. This program prepares students to enter the horse industry with the knowledge and confidence necessary to perform successfully and professionally.

Student Research

<h4 class="lw_blurbs_title">Research on Equine Aging</h4><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><img width="611" height="410" alt="pasture" src="https://www.ehc.edu/live/image/gid/22/width/611/height/410/3139_pasture_2.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image3139 lw_align_left" data-max-w="699" data-max-h="469"/></p><p> </p><p> Mandy Snow, ’18 Researched the effects of age and fitness level in horses. Through pre and post exercise tests and blood work, her work observed that aged horses remained just as fit as the younger horses in the College’s riding program. Mandy was able to present her results at Ampersand Day. </p></div>

Meet Our Alumni

<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost" title="Megan Wilson-Bost" aria-label="Megan Wilson-Bost"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/19,74,622,677/2653_Megan_outcomes.rev.1518185136.jpg" alt="Megan Wilson-Bost" title="Megan Wilson-Bost" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="640" data-max-h="960"/></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost"><p> Megan graduated in 2016 and has now traveled all over the east coast and even Europe finding horses for clients all along the way. </p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> My job as a trainer, rider and professional groom at Woodridge Farm in Boston allows me to travel to find horses for clients on the East Coast and most recently to Europe. Starting from humble beginnings, I owe the majority of my successful employment to the program and connections that I made at Emory & Henry. Riding this level of professional horses wouldn’t have been possible without the coaching of Heather and Lisa. I learned how to be a well-rounded, hardworking and knowledgeable horsewoman due to their endless dedication and professionalism. When you say you graduated from Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry people take notice in this industry. There is a standard of excellence they hold to and I’m proud to continue that legacy.</p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>

<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll" title="Taylor Carroll" aria-label="Taylor Carroll"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,640,960/3198_Taylor_outcomes.rev.1518486834.jpg" alt="Taylor Carroll" title="Taylor Carroll" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="640" data-max-h="960"/></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll"><p> Taylor graduated in 2017 and was a member of the 2016 National Championship IDA Team.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> I currently care for 20 show hunters as a barn manager and assistant at TuDane Farm in Middleburg, VA. Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry prepared me for my current position by both teaching me how to give the best possible horse care and to pay attention to the small details. Being educated with Lisa and Heather has helped me become a more considerate and effective rider. Having the opportunity to ride so many different horses at school helped me develop a feel for each horse individually. </p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>

<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes" title="Galen Reyes" aria-label="Galen Reyes"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg" alt="Galen Reyes" title="Galen Reyes" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg 2x" data-max-w="944" data-max-h="1416"/></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes"><p> Galen came to the program with little horse experience and quickly excelled to qualifying for IHSA Nationals while at E&H.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> I’m now working for Jennifer Alfano as a groom at S.B.S. Farms, Inc. through connections I made at Intermont Equestrian. My life in the horse industry began by taking lessons only a few months prior to diving into this program. I’d just graduated in biology and wanted to pursue an interest in animal behavior. If it weren’t for this program, I couldn’t be where I am now. Dr. Patty, Heather, Lisa and all of the staff took me in and were able to shape me from a guy who knew nothing about horses to qualifying for IHSA Nationals two times. My coaches and professors are invaluable contacts that care about each student’s success both in college and after graduation. They put pressure on me to do my best while always putting the horses first. My goal is to spread their professionalism and respect for horses as I develop my career in the equine industry.</p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>